Despite claims from former President Donald Trump regarding her waning popularity, Taylor Swift has unequivocally demonstrated her enduring appeal, dominating the music streaming landscape in 2025. According to Spotify’s annual Wrapped features, Swift concluded 2025 as the most-streamed artist in the United States and secured the position of the second-most-listened-to artist globally, only surpassed by Bad Bunny. These statistics stand in stark contrast to Trump's assertions, such as his May statement on Truth Social: “Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer ‘HOT’?”

The pop star’s widespread influence extends even into unexpected political circles. Karoline Leavitt, a White House press secretary, revealed her own eclectic musical tastes through her Instagram Story, sharing her top five artists of 2025. While the list prominently featured country and Christian music artists like Morgan Wallen, Forrest Frank, Brandon Lake, and Anne Wilson, Taylor Swift notably appeared at No. 5. Leavitt posted the screenshot with only emojis—a cowboy hat, cross, and music note—without directly commenting on the inclusion of the famously liberal pop star.

Trump has consistently tied Swift's political leanings to his criticism, indicating that her vocal support for Democratic politicians and opposition to his administration would negatively impact her fanbase. Following Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris for the presidency in September, Trump stated, “I was not a Taylor Swift fan. It was just a question of time … She’s a very liberal person, she seems to always endorse a Democrat, and she’ll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace.” However, the overwhelming streaming data from 2025 provides strong evidence that, regardless of political affiliations, Taylor Swift’s connection with her audience remains robust, defying predictions of a decline in her market value due to her political stance.